老年医学是在个人和社会层面研究衰老的方法。它研究了人类随着年龄的增长所经历的变化
Gerontology is the study of ageing and how it affects the individual and society. We are proud to be the only department dedicated to Gerontology in the UK. We offer distinctive face-to-face and distance learning programmes in gerontology, global ageing and social policy. On our Gerontology MSc at the University of Southampton you'll study changes people experience as they age. You'll look into the effect of an aging population on social institutions, labour markets, welfare systems and families. Prepare for a career in gerontology or applied health and social sciences.Understanding the process of population ageing can benefit areas such as health and social care, research, and local and national policy. On this UK master’s course in gerontology, you’ll look at the subject from a range of perspectives, including policy, demography, sociology, biology, healthcare sciences, psychology and economics. You’ll develop: understanding of key theories in gerontology and their applicationknowledge of modern global debates around the lives of older people, their families and societiesthe ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning issues like population ageing, welfare provision and quality of lifequalitative and quantitative research skillsthe ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methodsskills for a career in gerontology, applied health or social sciences